Sustainable energy for slums? Using the Sustainable Development Goals to guide energy access efforts in a Kenyan informal settlement

Christley, Emily; Ljungberg, Hanna; Ackom, Emmanuel; Nerini, Francesco Fuso

doi:10.1016/j.erss.2021.102176

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“…Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 is committed to providing everyone with access to affordable, dependable, sustainable, and modern energy. This goal emphasizes the importance of making energy resources accessible to all, ensuring affordability, reliability, sustainability, and modernity, [15].…”

Section: Sustainable Developmentmentioning

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Sustainable Development: The Role of Related Government Departments in Stunting Reduction Policy in Aceh, Indonesia

Dewi,

Maisyura,

Fitri

et al. 2024

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Reducing the prevalence of stunting, particularly in regions with high rates like North Aceh, presents a crucial challenge in enhancing the quality of life for communities. In this context, the role of relevant government departments is of paramount importance, as they are responsible for implementing policies and development initiatives aimed at stunting reduction.This research offers an in-depth analysis of how the related government departments in North Aceh have contributed to stunting reduction policies and their impact on sustainable development. The study explores various strategies employed by these departments, including inter-agency collaboration, resource allocation, policy formulation, and the implementation of evidence-based programs and projects focused on reducing stunting. The research findings underscore the significance of inter-departmental collaboration as a strong foundation for tackling stunting issues in North Aceh. Effective coordination and the division of responsibilities among various agencies have enabled more efficient resource utilization. Furthermore, policy formulation directed at stunting reduction and the implementation of evidence-based programs have made a substantial contribution to stimulating sustainable growth. This study also addresses the challenges faced by these government departments, such as limited resources and practical constraints in implementing stunting reduction programs. Nevertheless, with unwavering commitment and support from various stakeholders, these departments continue to actively play a crucial role in achieving sustainable development goals, with stunting reduction as a key component. This research serves as a guide for policymakers, academics, and practitioners interested in understanding the role of related government departments in addressing stunting and promoting sustainable development in regions with high stunting prevalence. With a focus on collaboration and evidence-based policies, this research offers a positive contribution to addressing pressing public health challenges in North Aceh

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Section: Sustainable Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable Development: The Role of Related Government Departments in Stunting Reduction Policy in Aceh, Indonesia

Dewi,

Maisyura,

Fitri

et al. 2024

icospolhum

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“…Illegal connections: Illegal electricity connections, often provided by cartels [35], are the consequence of those challenges. These supply systems are widespread in ISs, especially due to the resellers' knowledge of the energy needs of the residents [36]. In the settlement of Mathare, Kenya, about 50% of electricity connections were informal between 2017 and 2019 [20,37].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Indirect connections can lead, due to a lack of electro-technical expertise, to several issues: Both health and safety are at risk from fire outbreaks or damaged electric appliances due to frequency oscillations and resulting blackouts. Furthermore, they endanger the reliability and security of the respective national power utility [19,36].…”

Section: Illegal Connectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

How to Enhance Energy Services in Informal Settlements? Qualitative Comparison of Renewable Energy Solutions

2023

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More than half of the urban population of Sub-Saharan Africa lives in informal housing conditions. While urban areas are, in general, characterized by a high electrification rate, residents of informal settlements are still affected by energy poverty, the use of traditional energy sources and unreliable electricity supply. The aim of the study is to give an overview of different renewable-energy-based solutions which are able to improve local energy provision. These are Solar Home Systems, Mini-Grids, and Energy-Hubs. The technologies are compared to another option for improving energy supply, namely Grid Expansion. The analysis is based on 24 Key Performance Indicators, which can be classified into technical, economic, environmental, social, and political dimensions. The selection of indicators is based on the challenges prevalent in informal settlements that impede a comprehensive, sustainable energy supply. The literature-based indices are used to determine which of the four technologies is a suitable solution for minimizing the challenges prevailing in informal settlements. The resulting matrix provides a holistic comparison and serves as a decision aid in selecting the appropriate technology for future projects in informal settlements, depending on local conditions and the needs of the population. The results show that the Energy-Hub is a valid alternative for energy supply improvement in Informal Settlements.

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“…In Kenya, for instance, over 56% of the population in cities live in informal settlements with little access to clean and affordable energy envisioned under the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 7 ( UN-Habitat, 2018). The extensive dependence on biomass fuels in urban informal settlements is a major source of carbon emissions and consequently accelerates global warming in Kenyan cities (Christley et al, 2021;Waweru & Mose, 2022).…”

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Scenarios for Adoption of Low-Carbon Household Cooking Fuels in Biomass-Dependent Informal Settlements of Urban Sub-Saharan Africa: A Critical Analysis of Kisumu City

Okore,

Koske,

Letema

2024

East Afr. j. environ. nat. resour.

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The use of unclean cooking fuels is widespread in urban informal settlements in Africa, while the adoption of clean fuels is largely done by stacking with traditional biomass fuels. Rapid urbanisation has aggravated the situation since it hampers effective planning for climate action and the provision of clean and affordable cooking fuels. It is, therefore, essential to deploy effective household carbon emissions (HCE) reduction strategies that are cognizant of the fuel use patterns and household dynamics of households in urban informal settlements. This study highlights the status of HCE in Kisumu City’s informal settlements and subsequently explores possible pathways for reducing emissions through the adoption of low-carbon cooking fuels. The paper features existing and plausible emissions scenarios in the informal settlements of Kisumu City. The study adopts a descriptive correlation research design targeting a sample 419 households drawn from seven informal settlements of Kisumu City. Binary logistic regression is used to establish the relationships that exist between household characteristics and the adoption of clean fuels. Multiple linear regression analysis reveals existing and probable emission pathways, informed by varying household characteristics and adjusting fuel-stacking scenarios. Household income has a positive correlation with adoption of clean fuel combinations (p<0.01), while household size does not have a significant relationship with adoption of clean fuels. The annual HCE attributable to cooking in Kisumu City’s informal settlements is 976 KgCO2. Fuel stacking nuances are vital considerations in choosing practical emission reduction pathways for these households. Emission reduction scenario that contemplates transitioning households that use charcoal in their fuel stacks to using LPG has the highest emission reduction potential of 72%. Although an emission scenario that includes LPG in the fuel mix of households that do not use it has an emission reduction potential of just 9%, it is the most realistic option since it accommodates the phenomenon of fuel stacking

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Sustainable energy for slums? Using the Sustainable Development Goals to guide energy access efforts in a Kenyan informal settlement

Cited by 16 publications

References 42 publications

Sustainable Development: The Role of Related Government Departments in Stunting Reduction Policy in Aceh, Indonesia

Sustainable Development: The Role of Related Government Departments in Stunting Reduction Policy in Aceh, Indonesia

How to Enhance Energy Services in Informal Settlements? Qualitative Comparison of Renewable Energy Solutions

Scenarios for Adoption of Low-Carbon Household Cooking Fuels in Biomass-Dependent Informal Settlements of Urban Sub-Saharan Africa: A Critical Analysis of Kisumu City

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